In this course students will compose, present, and evaluate original speeches. Emphasis is placed on audience analysis, topic selection, research, evidence, organization, delivery, and critical analysis of persuasive communication.

**Students enrolled in COMS 100 - Public Speaking are required to attend two (2) out-of- class speaking events during the semester.

The textbook for the class is "A Concise Public Speaking Handbook 5h Ed" by Beebe & Beebe

Make sure you try and read ahead and utilize the outlines to help navigate through the text. If you have any questions please contact me at the email address I provided on the syllabus.

Study Hard, PRACTICE & Good Luck
Professor Leach

NOTE*** The material on this site is provided to supplement course content. It should not be considered a substitute for reading the textbook & attending class.